Kimberly DarlingSeitz
Howell,MI
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in acute and long-term care, showcased at Trilogy Willows of Howell. Excelled in medication administration, assessments, skilled nursing procedures and patient/family education while promoting a team approach. Renowned for strong clinical judgment and compassionate care, enhancing patient satisfaction and recovery outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse,
Trilogy Willows of Howell, Skilled Nursing
Howell, MI
07.2019 - Current
- Operated infusion pumps to deliver intravenous therapies, ensuring patient safety and comfort; IV fluids, antibiotics, and TPN.
- Provided direct patient care post hospitalization for rehab as well as long term care. Head to toe assessments and admissions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices; COVID, UTI, wounds.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls with dementia on long term care unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures. Performed procedures including PICC line dressing change, ostomy care, peg tube care, foley placement, and staple removal.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse
St Joseph Hospital-Intensive Rehab
Ann Arbor, MI
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided direct patient care to individuals in need of intensive medical and physical therapy, including patients w/ TBI, CVA, MVA, gun shot wounds.
- Operated infusion pumps to deliver intravenous therapies, ensuring patient safety and comfort, including blood transfusions, heparin drips, antibiotics, and TPN.
- Administered medications using automated dispensing systems to ensure precise dosage and timing.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Performed procedures including PICC line dressing changes, wound vac dressing changes, ostomy care, trach care, peg tube care and staple removal.
Registered Nurse
Wellbridge of Novi, Skilled Nursing
Novi, MIchigan
11.2015 - 02.2019
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and vital sign monitoring, to promote healing and recovery.
- Performed emergency response procedures, including CPR and airway management, to stabilize patients.
- Operated infusion pumps to deliver intravenous therapies, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Health Care Coordinator
Sunrise Senior Living
Northville, West Bloomfield, Farmington Michigan
01.2010 - 11.2015
- Conducted thorough monthly assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions within a Assisted Living Community.
- Trained and mentored new nursing and CNA staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care. Including onboarding, medication administration, foley care, etc.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about residents. Followed state regulations and reported to state personal when needed.
- Assessed potential residents in the community to determine proper placement within AL facility; memory care.
- Observed and documented resident factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Registered Nurse
Great Lakes Home Health and Hospice
Brighton, Michigan
06.2007 - 01.2010
- Provided direct patient care within the home, including head to toe assessment, wound care(wound vac), blood draws, IV therapy, medication management, colostomy care and catheterization to promote healing and recovery.
- Provided patient/family education related to disease processes, signs and symptoms to report, medications and self care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Developed thorough nursing care plans and initiated interdisciplinary referrals while assessing needs for community resources.
Registered Nurse, Triage, Clinical Care
Pinckney Family Care/Main Street Family Medicine
Pinckney/Northville Michigan
09.1995 - 01.2000
- Applied expertise in data collection, analysis, and problem solving with phone triage responsibilities.
- Assisted physician in performing pap smears, mole removals and skin biopsies.
- Performed various testing: EKG, Doppler studies, blood draws, accuchecks, Hgb, INR, and urinalysis.
- Administered injections per physicians orders, including pain medications, antibiotics, and immunizations for all ages.
Registered Nurse
Botsford General Hospital
Farmington Hills, Michigan
09.1992 - 03.1994
- Provided, coordinated, and documented care for patients on Medical Surgical Unit.
- Performed skilled nursing duties, delegated assignments and supervised efforts of nursing staff as Charge Nurse and preceptor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-1992
Skills
- Medication administration
- Chronic disease management
- Hospice and palliative care
- Long-term care
- Care Assist/Matrix, Point Click Care use
- Strong clinical judgment
- Geriatric nursing
- Direct patient care
- Team approach care
- Acute care expertise
- Patient relations
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient/family education
Timeline
Registered Nurse,
Trilogy Willows of Howell, Skilled Nursing
07.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
St Joseph Hospital-Intensive Rehab
02.2018 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse
Wellbridge of Novi, Skilled Nursing
11.2015 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse, Health Care Coordinator
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2010 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse
Great Lakes Home Health and Hospice
06.2007 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse, Triage, Clinical Care
Pinckney Family Care/Main Street Family Medicine
09.1995 - 01.2000
Registered Nurse
Botsford General Hospital
09.1992 - 03.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University